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In Memoriam / Developing / Line of Duty DeathWellston Firefighter Dies at Wildfire
The department is managing a line-of-duty death while the members who treated their colleague process the loss themselves.
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Historical Training Feature / NIOSH / CommandUnpermitted Studio Becomes Lethal Warehouse Maze
The case connects occupancy intelligence, warehouse tactics, water supply, ventilation, crew orientation and Mayday operations.
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Developing Follow-Up / Fireground / HazmatMayday, Explosion and Chlorine at Apartment Fire
The fire marshal's findings are needed before turning this complex combination of injuries, explosion and hazardous materials into tactical instruction.
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